Undergraduate Student (Sophmore) Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Email: aburtoda@msu.edu Academic Background: Sophmore in Environmental Engineering Current Research Interest/Thesis Topic: Research in Environmental Engineering Presentations and/or Awards: Deans list for 4 semesters |
![]() Kelsey Michelle Andrews Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Email: andre396@msu.edu Faculty Advisor: Sibel Uludag-Demirer Academic Background: I am a transfer student from Washtenaw Community College (Ann Arbor, MI). At WCC, I earned my associates degree in a health program prep pathway. I am currently a senior at MSU, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biomedical laboratory science Current Research Interest/Thesis topic: ADREC Research Assistant Presentations and/or Awards: Associates of Science from Washtenaw Community College 2019 FFA Arthur Berkey State Science Fair Gold Medalist National Technical Honor Society Member |
![]() Elimia Maria Emerson Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Email: emerso67@msu.edu Faculty Advisor: Dr. Wei Liao Academic Background: Graduated with a B.S. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from Michigan State University Current Research Interest/Thesis Topic: Resource recovery and viral particle association in a bench scale activated sludge wastewater treatment reactor |
![]() John Norris Grivins Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Email: grivinsj@msu.edu Academic Background: Bachelor's degree in Biosystems Engineering at MSU Current Research Interest/Thesis Topic: Pilot-scale anaerobic digester operations Presentations and/or Awards: J. Grivins, S. Uludag-Demirer, W. Liao. “Formic Acid Based Biological Hydrogen Methanation of Carbon Dioxide for Renewable Natural Gas Production.” Poster presented at the Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences, Michigan State University, July, 2022 |
Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Email: kenneyre@msu.edu Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sibel Uludag-Demirer Academic Background: Pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Biosystems Engineering, with a concentration in BioEnergy. Current Research Interest/Thesis Topic: Research in BioEnergy Presenations and/or Awards: R. Kenney, C. Lei. "Investigation of albedo through varying degrees of tillage and fertilization to determine effects on radiative forcing." Poster presented at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Research Symposium, July 2023 |
![]() Carter Monson Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Email: monsonca@msu.edu Faculty Advisor: Dr. Wei Liao Dr. Sibel Uludag-Demirer Academic Background: 4th year Biosystems engineering undergraduate student with an interest in energy. Current Research Interest/Thesis Topic: EV trailer. Interest in energy and engines |
College of Engineering Email: nathvash@msu.edu Academic Background: 4th year Computer Engineering student. Current Role: BAE & ADREC Website Editor Presentations and/or Awards: Deans list for 6 semesters. |
Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Email: smeriga1@msu.edu Faculty Advisor: Dr. Wei Liao Academic Background: Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering with a concentration in bioenergy and bioproducts from Michigan State University Current Research Interest/Thesis Topic: Ammonia separation and concentration from wastewater using electrodialysis Presentations and/or awards: Graduated with honor from the College of Engineering as well as graduated from the Honors College |
Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Email: xumeica2@msu.edu Faculty Advisor: Dr. Wei Liao Academic Background: Environmental Engineering, MS, BS. Current Research Interest/ Thesis Topic: Anaerobic Digestion, Nitrogen transformation, Life cycle assessment |